Rather than buy new hazardous products like bleach or car polish, get products that other King County residents have brought to the South Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Availability of free products varies, but may include: oil-based paint, household cleansers, wood care products, antifreeze and other automotive products. You will need to sign a release form before receiving any materials.

Many organizations can use or recycle items you no longer want. Old towels, blankets, or sheets can now be taken to local organizations and turned into new products such as carpet padding, insulation, and wiping rags. Find resources to reduce and reuse.

Recycle

From old clothes to new products:

Do you toss damaged clothes, shoes and household linens into the trash because you think they can’t be donated? We’ve got great news: items that aren’t reusable can be recycled into industrial wiping cloths, carpet padding, insulation and more.

Nearly every large collector in our area sorts materials into several categories – some for resale and some for recycling into new products.